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Celebrate a Legend

New Race Date!

Join us on Sunday, November 16, 2025, for the 57th Annual Al Briede Gold Cup, a 5K and Half Mile race that honors the memory of a legendary New Orleans athlete and community leader. The race will be held at the historic Metairie Cemetery, one of the largest and most beautiful cemeteries in the city. Proceeds from the race benefit the Al Briede Gold Cup Foundation, which provides scholarships to local high school students and supports the New Orleans Track Club. 

Participants who register on race day are not guaranteed a race giveaway. 

Event Day Schedule: 

• 7:00 AM - Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration Opens
• 8:00 AM - 1/2 - Mile Event Begins
• 8:30 AM - 5K Event Begins

Features:

• 5K and Half Mile races
• Historic Metairie Cemetery course
• Proceeds benefit the Al Briede Gold Cup Foundation
• Early registration discounts
• Blue Runner Red Beans
• Beer
• Refreshments

Benefits:

• Get some exercise
• Enjoy the beautiful fall weather in New Orleans
• Support a worthy cause

Register today and join us for this historic event!

The Al Briede Gold Cup is open to all runners and walkers of all speeds and abilities, NOTC members and nonmembers alike.